Spring Craft Fair on Maui sponsored by HouseMart BFC Kahului - Sunday, May 4th from 9am-2pm

Join us for our annual Spring Craft Fair on Maui! Sunday, May 4th from 9am to 2pm at the 1st Level of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Parking Garage (behind Macy’s and the Bus Stop). Free Admission and Parking. Local vendors from Maui and the outer islands. Shop for handmade gifts, crafts, snacks and more. 

Spring Craft Fair on Maui - Sunday, 5/4 9am-2pm

It’s the perfect time to shop for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Graduation! Also, join Joy Shimabukuro from the Joy of Crafting Show for fun craft make ‘n takes! Event sponsored by HouseMart BFC Kahului.

Mother's Day Photo Taking Event at HouseMart BFC Mapunapuna - Saturday, May 3 from 10am-2pm

Create a special gift for Mom! Bring your Keiki in on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am to 2pm to our Mapunapuna store to take 3 photos (child will hold a letter in each photo spelling M-O-M). Fee $49.99 includes photo session, (3 photos), printing, matting, and framing. Pick-up finished frame the next day on Sunday, May 4th. Craft Club discount can be applied to this special promotion. See store for more details.

Create a special gift for Mom! Photo Taking Event for Mother's Day on 5/4 10am-2pm

Extra Special Deal! Gift Wrapping available at a discounted price for only $6 (reg. price $12) next door at Celebrations! (Receipt must be shown at the time of purchase.)

Come sign-up for our classes at the Mapunapuna Ben Franklin!!

Come sign-up for our classes at the
Mapunapuna Ben Franklin Crafts!

Knitting with Flo

Come and join Flo as she teaches you the basics of knitting if you are a beginner.  All levels are welcome and advanced patterns are learned.

Date:  Tuesday, April 29 
Time:  9:30am - 11:30am

Painting with Amanda

Take a new and exiting approach to painting. Choose your image and instructor Amanda will guide you with painting tips and techniques.

Date:  Tuesday, April 29
Time:  4-7pm

Date:  Friday, May 2 
Time:  11am-2pm

 

Graduation Lei w/ Liliu

Project: Straw Lei

A beginner’s class in straw lei for the graduate, a gift for the graduate on your list or just to show your own team spirit. 

Date:  Saturday, May 3, 2014
Time: 4-7pm

 

Polymer Clay - Decoden

Are you into Polymer Clay jewelry, charms 
and chibi's? Join Fiona as she teaches you how to create 5 mini foodie sweets out of polymer clay.  Then decorate a small square container with the foodies and fake frosting.  See sample in the bead shop. 

Date:  Saturday, May 3, 2014

Time: 4-7pm

Check out our monthly calendar in our store or http://www.benfranklinhawaii.com/

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Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 359 - Double Bow (Hair Clip/Barrette / On the Road Edition)

JFlo will show you step by step how to create a double bow and attach it to a hair clip.

Double Bow

Catch our video here: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 359 - Double Bow (Hair Clip/Barrette)

Supplies:

two 8" strips of 1 1/2" ribbon

one 3 3/4" strip of 3/8" ribbon 

one 2 1/2" strip of 3/8" ribbon

one 1 1/4" strip of 3/8" ribbon

2" hair clip/barrette

scissors

low temp glue gun

lighter

These bows are so easy to make! Mix 'n match different colors of ribbon for unique looks.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 358 - Bow Making (Bow Tie / On the Road Edition)

JFlo will show you step by step how to create a perfect bow for your hair tie.

Create bows quickly and easily!

Watch the how-to video here: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 358 - Bow Making (Bow Tie)

Supplies:

hair tie / elastic
scissors

One 12" strip of 2 1/4" ribbon

One 3 3/4" strip  of 3/8 ribbon

low temp glue gun

Make bows for yourself, friends and family. Pick ribbons to match your team / school's colors for a cheerleading squad or to just show your support and team spirit!

20% OFF Easter "BYO-Bag" Sale on Easter Sunday, April 20 - ONE DAY ONLY!

We're getting ready for our 20% Off Easter “BYO-Bag” Sale! Bring your own reusable bag on Easter Sunday, April 20th and save 20% off your entire purchase*! Some restrictions apply. Oahu and Hilo stores will be open on Easter from 9am to 5pm and our Kahului store will be open from 10am to 5pm. 

Easter Bag Sale this Sunday!

Don't have a bag? Our exclusive BFC reusable bags are available for purchase at the store for $1.99. See store for more details. 

Happy Easter and happy shopping on Sunday!

*This promotion does not apply to Craft Club discount, gift cards, custom framing, consignment items, My Locker items, balloon bouquets, and other pre-orders. 

Balloon Boutique

We now have a new Balloon Boutique. Let us help create a fun balloon creation or you can make them yourself.

Come in to check out the many different ways to decorate for a graduation or your next special event. 

Beth @ Mapunapuna BFC

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 357 - Burlap Bunny (On The Road Edition)

Burlap Bunny - check out this easy Easter Decoration! Jamie from our Mapunapuna store is back to show you how.

Burlap Bunny Frame

See our how-to video on YouTube! Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 357 - Burlap Bunny (On The Road Edition)

Supplies:

Burlap frame

brown paper 

bunny pattern (Download pattern on www.benfranklinhawaii.com)

scissors

scallop circle punch

hot glue gun

*Download Easter Bunny Silhouette Patterns on the Projects section of our www.benfranklinhawaii.com website here.

Be sure to check out today's earlier post from Pearl City on Gloria's Little Scrapbook Workshop this Saturday!

Little Memory Scrapbook

Do you have a WeR Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board?  Join me this Saturday to create an envelope scrapbook to hold your keepsakes from that special occasion!  Make one for your Graduate or for Mother's Day to hold pictures, tickets, ribbons, articles, etc.!  Bring your WeR Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board, a paper trimmer and 12-15 sheets of coordinated solid/print cardstock.  Pearl City's Crafting  Workshop is scheduled for this Saturday, April 19th from 2-4pm.  Register now & recieve the discounted fee of $10 ! 
Don't forget the Resin Jewelry Making Workshop happening at all the Oahu stores from 10am to 11:30am this Saturday!  The $60 fee for this workshop includes the Ooh La La Paris Necklace kit and the UV Lamp (a total value of $85).
See you Saturday!

gloria @ Pearl City

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 356 - Framed Bunny Silhouette (On The Road Edition)

Jamie makes an adorable framed bunny silhouette with cardstock and a pom pom!

Framed Bunny Silhouette Project

Watch our latest episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 356 - Framed Bunny Silhouette (On The Road Edition)

Supplies:

frame

1 sheet of printed card stock

1 sheet of solid card stock 

scissors

bunny pattern (Download pattern on www.benfranklinhawaii.com)

double sided tape

scotch tape

2" pompom

hot glue 

*Download Easter Bunny Silhouette Patterns on the Projects section of our www.benfranklinhawaii.com website here. 

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 355 - Easy Egg Embellishments (On The Road Edition)

Watch Jamie from Mapunapuna Ben Franklin Crafts as she creates Easy Egg Embellishments for your Easter decor.

Easy Egg Embellishments

Catch our episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 355 - Easy Egg Embellishments (On The Road Edition) 

Supplies:

paper trimmer

double sided paper strips 1/2" x 10"

double stick tape 

ribbon 

hot glue gun

Stop by our stores for all your Easter projects from treatmaking, baking, favors, cards, gift baskets and more.

*Don't forget to scroll down and read today's earlier post from Market City about Graduation Posters!

Graduation Posters

Come see what kind of ideas and inspiration you can get from our school displays!! We have posters, Centerpieces and Party Favors!!!

Poster:

Supplies:

Foam Core Board

Glitter Paper

Metallic Poster Board 

Foil tissue paper

Gold Metallic Basics Acrylic Paint

Double Sided Tape

Tools:

Accucut Die Cut Machine

Begin by painting the Foam Core Poster Board with the Gold Metallic Paint by Basics. Let dry for about 30 minutes.

Use the Accu Cut Machine at any of our stores to cut out the letters and numbers you need! We used Glitter Foam Sheets, Metallic Poster Board Paper and foil tissue paper for the letters and numbers. Adhere the letters and numbers to the board using double sided tape and some pop dots! 

It is so easy to make your own school graduation posters, come in and see all the displays we have and ask us how to make it!

Thanks for looking and CRAFT ON!!!!!!

~Deb @ Market City

1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt at HouseMart BFC Kahului

Bring the Keiki to our HouseMart BFC Kahului store for our 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 20th from 11am to 1pm! 

Egg Hunts for two age groups: 3-5 years: 11am to 11:45am & 5-8 years from 12-12:45pm. We also have fun craft make ‘n takes! Projects and Fees TBA. See store for more details.

Spring Craft Event – Celebrate Spring with Crafts!

Join us for a workshop and demos on Saturday, April 12th from 10am-2pm at all stores! We’re celebrating the spring season with fun craft projects for you!
Spring Craft Event on Saturday, April 12 at all HouseMart BFC stores!

 Join us for a workshop and demos on Saturday, April 12th 

WORKSHOP:
Bunnies, Chicks and Bears, oh my! Workshop
10am-12noon / Fee $25 (includes most supplies)
Featuring Dandelion Designs stamp sets! Complete three projects (Decorated Keepsake Tin Box, Pop-Up Box Card, Shrink Art Charm). Class fee includes your choice of 2 stamps sets from 3 selected designs plus an acrylic block. See stores for details and to sign-up.
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. SIGN-UP TODAY!
STAY FOR OUR DEMOS!
Lei Making Demo from 12:30-2pm
Learn how to make a lei from our new lei book 12!
Balloon Boutique Demo from 1-2pm
We’ll show you how to create fun balloon creations for
graduation and your next special event.

Beth@Mapunapuna BFC 

Stamping Workshop this Saturday at all stores!

If you're a longtime stamper or just a beginner, you won't want to miss our next workshop! 

Bunnies, Chicks and Bears, oh my! Workshop at all stores on
Saturday, April 12 from 10am to 12noon

Bunnies, Chicks and Bears, oh my! Workshop at all stores
Fee $25 (includes most supplies) A great value! 
Class fee includes your choice of 2 stamps sets from 3 selected Dandelion Designs stamp sets (pictured: chick, bear, bunny) plus an acrylic block.

Complete three projects:
1) Decorated Keepsake Tin Box
2) Pop-Up Box Card
3) Shrink Art Charm)

See stores for details. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE! Sign up today! 

*Stay after the workshop for our Lei Making and Balloon Boutique Demos!

Personalized Graduation Caps

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is our decorated mortar boards. Here on Maui we're pulling out the stops and using all kinds of supplies to personalize our grad caps. What would be more fun than standing out in the crowd of graduates so your Ohana can find you during the ceremony?

And being able to find your cap after its thrown?

Even the tassel can be decorated.

There's no end of ideas to be found in our Ben Franklin store to make your graduation more memorable.

Come in and see us, we'd love to help you create.

Happy Crafting!

Robin @ Kahului

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 354 - Gift Bag Punch Board (On The Road Edition)

Use your own paper to customize any pillow box using the We R Memory Keepers Pillow Box Punch Board.

Make your own gift bags!

See our How-to video here: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 354 - Gift Bag Punch Board

Supplies:

Pillow Box Punch Board by We R Memory Keepers

Paper Trimmer

Double Sided Tape.

Scrapbook Paper

This punch board comes in handy if you love giving small gifts or favors out to family and friends during holidays, parties or special events. Pick-up a We R Memory Keeper Punch Board (or maybe two or three) at our stores today! Thanks for watching CoC this week!

Crochet Owl

It was so much fun to make these crochet owls. Quick and easy. I painted a canvas to put the owls on for a nice display.

Supplies:

• Red Heart yarn or Sugar and Cream cotton yarn
• Size H/8-5mm Crochet Hook
• Yarn needle
• Buttons
• Moving eyes

Instructions:

First Round - start with a magic ring and hook 6 sc into the first sc to join.

Second Round – Chain one and then hook 2 sc in each stitch. Slip Stitch into the chain one and join.

Third Round – Change colors and then chain two. Hook a sc in the first stitch and then chain one. SC in the next stitch and then chain one. Repeat until you get to the end of the round and slip stitch into the second of the chain two.

Fourth Round – Change colors and chain one. DC in the chain one space and sc in the single crochet stitch, repeating this until you get to the end of the round and slip stitch into the chain one.

Fifth Round – Chain two and dc into the same space. Then hook 2 dc into the next stitch, one sc into the next three stitches and then 2 dc in the next two stitches.

Now, slip stitch in the next stitch, sc in the next three stitches and then hook 2 sc in the fourth, repeating around the rest of the body ending with a slip stitch into the last sc stitch, a slip stitch in the chain two space and a slip stitch in the first dc.

To Finish the top of the owl, you will hook a hdc in the next stitch in the next stitch, dc , chain one, dc in the next stitch, hdc in the next stitch, slip stitch in the next two stitches, hdc in the next stitch, dc, chain one, dc in the next stitch, hdc in the next stitch and finishing with a slip stitch in the next stitch.

Leave a long tail of yarn and cut to finish. Pull the yarn all the way through the loop on your hook and pull tight. Use the yarn needle to weave the tail up to an ear.

For the eyes, make a magic ring with 3 sc. Slip stitch in the first sc and join. Leave a long tail to stitch the eye in place. Choose a dark color, make a french knot for the eye. Instead of making french not you can use buttons or moving eyes. The beak is embroidered with yarn.

Beth @ Mapunapuna BFC

Crankin' Out Crafts Epsiode 353 - Pillow Box Punch Board (On The Road Edition)

Make your own custom treat bags using the We R Memory Keepers Gift Bag Punch Board.

Create custom favors with the Pillow Box Punch Board!

Catch our segment on YouTube! Crankin' Out Crafts Epsiode 353 - Pillow Box Punch Board 

Supplies:

Gift Bag Punch Board by We R Memory Keepers

Paper Trimmer

Scrapbook Paper

Double Sided Tape

Ribbon

This board is a great tool for you especially if you love making favors!